The first of three ‘The Hobbit’ movies hits at midnight Thursday – and I actually can’t wait.

I haven’t been this excited for a movie since the final installment of ‘Harry Potter.’

The difference between the ‘Lord of the Rings’ franchise and the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise – for me at least – is that I’ve been in love with the ‘Lord of the Rings’ since I was a kid.

Even before I could read the books, I had ‘Lord of the Rings’ merchandise. I remember having a memory game and even records that played the animated movie for me. I can still sing the song at the end of the record from memory.Read more here